"It's too bad my car was damaged by the tree that fell on it during the hurricane, but now I can get that new car I've wanted for so long." This is an example of which coping strategy?
a. Reappraising the situation
b. Learning from the experience
c. Making social comparisons
d. Cultivating a sense of humor
Answer: a
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If William James of the James-Lange theory was here talking to you as you're taking the test, he would say:
A. "You're anxious because you're taking a very important test." B. "You're anxious because you're sweating and have a rapid heart rate." C. "You're anxious because this is a hard test." D. "You're anxious because you interpret this situation as anxiety-provoking."
The chain of events that make up the model of motivation ends when which of the following is reached?
a. a drive b. a goal c. an incentive d. a transductive level
Regarding sexual dysfunctions, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Most people who seek counseling usually have one or more of the four types of sexual dysfunctions. b. Those with sexual dysfunctions may be helped by medical treatment or drugs if the sexual problem has a clear physical cause. c. Psychotherapy has not been shown to be effective in helping people who suffer from sexual dysfunctions. d. Sexual dysfunctions are far more common than many people realize.
Surveys indicate most adults in middle adulthood are "afraid" or "very afraid" of __________.
A. having cancer B. developing diabetes C. natural disasters D. getting AIDS